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Where can music-lovers enjoy world class artists performing in the spectacular beauty of the San Juan mountains? Telluride, Colorado. This summer Telluride’s town park hosts a series of concerts that feature legends of the music industry including B.B. King, George Thorogood, Jimmy Vaughan and Phish.

Telluride Jazz Celebration is in its 34th year of enjoying “high-altitude, great attitude and breathtaking mountain beauty, mixed with great jazz from all the genres”. This year celebrate the art, soul, history, and future of” Toshiko Akiyoshi, and much more. For more information about the Telluride Jazz Festival, August 6-8th, please visit: http://www.telluridejazz.org Out of 29 shows in only 18 U.S. cities this summer… Telluride landed one of the biggest bands currently on tour. Jamband extraordinaire, Phish, will play two shows in Telluride’s Town Park on August 9th & 10th .Tickets were sold out in minutes, leaving the Telluride shows as one of the most sought after ticket on the internet and social media platforms. 9,000+ Phish “Phans” will party down in Town Park this August right after the Jazz Celebration.

Last, but not least, finish off the “Festival Capital of Colorado” schedule with a nice cold beer. The 17th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival takes place in Town Park, a renowned outdoor venue. Surrounded by breath-taking mountain peaks, Town Park stage has played host to a very long list of world famous artists. B.B. King once said while performing on stage, “Out of the 90 different countries I’ve been to, I’ve never seen anything more beautiful than what you have here”. That’s a pretty bold statement from #3 on Rolling Stone’s list of “100 Greatest Guitarist of All Time”. On September 17th-19th, enjoy music by B.B. King, George Thorogood & The Destroyers with Special Guests Elvin Bishop & Eddie Shaw, Jimmie Vaughan, Galactic, JJ Grey & Mofro, Allen Toussaint, and many more. “Blues” aside, don’t forget Saturday is the Grand Tasting with over 50 microbrews from all across the country. Telluride Alpine Lodging is giving away two, 3-day passes to this amazing summer event! To enter the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival Register and ReTweet contest, visit: http://bit.ly/9TbiOv.

Telluride Alpine Lodging offers a varied range of vacation rental accommodations throughout Telluride and Mountain Village, Colorado. We feature a large selection of hotel rooms, one, two and three bedroom condominiums and premier homes – each offering a diverse range in location, décor and price.

If you are still looking for the ultimate USA summer vacation experience, there’s still time to squeeze in a visit to southern Utah and tour two of America’s best National Parks, Arches and Canyonlands, and experience a number of outdoor activities in the desert adventure mecca of Moab.

Recently highlighted on the Today Show series America the Beautiful, guests of Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa can experience (nearly private) guided hikes through the Fiery Furnace in Arches in the morning, then beat the afternoon heat relaxing by the pool under the mist tent, while enjoying the only luxury lodging accommodations near Arches National Park. That’s not all the Colorado River resort has to offer visitors as summer comes to a close – the falling temperatures also bring the hottest vacation packages and special offers for visitors to enjoy favorite fall festivals, annual events and adventures in Moab.

Book a last minute summer escape or fall getaway now, and take advantage of these special vacation offers from Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa.

September 1 – 17, 2010 – 18th Annual Moab Music Festival

Recently named one of the 10 Most Outstanding Music Festivals by the NY Post, Sorrel River Ranch continues a long tradition as a concert venue and lodging partner for the 2010 Moab Music Festival. New this year, Sorrel River Ranch is pleased to present special Moab Music Festival Packages for concert attendees.

Enjoy two nights’ accommodation in your choice of Mountain View or Riverview King Suite, or Riverview Spa Suites, a three course dinner for two in the River Grill Restaurant (alcohol excluded) and a $50 resort credit to use towards a spa treatment, horseback ride or guided hike.

2010 Moab Music Festival Packages are available from $939 – $1175, depending on room selection, rates include taxes & resort gratuities. Available September 1 through September 17, 2010 only.

October 17, 2010 – Moab Other Half Marathon

Another fall tradition in Moab, Utah! Runners from far and wide descend on Moab to hit the pavement along scenic byway Highway 128, where Sorrel River Ranch yet again serves as the finish line for the 13.1 mile road race. Race participants

• can book a ranch room for convenient post race relaxation, at discounted rates, from $359-$629 per night. Select a deluxe suite to soak in a private hydrotherapy tub or relive race highlights in the pool area hot tub with fellow competitors, replenish the body with a hearty meal at the River Grill Restaurant and book a massage at the Sorrel River Ranch Spa to soothe sore muscles.

Enter the promotion code “MOHM” when you reserve a room online at http://www.sorrelriver.com to receive the race rate. Must show proof of race registration upon hotel check-in.

October 18 – 22, 2010 – Women’s Hiking Week

Grab the girls for a fitness focused getaway in the desert. This special 4 day/5 night program gets your blood flowing each morning with yoga, followed by a power breakfast, and then it’s off to an exhilarating day hike on one of the many great hiking trails around Moab, Utah.

Cost: $1500.00 per person with double occupancy / $2300 single occupancy (plus taxes) in a Mountain View suite; based on availability. This rate includes: all guided hiking including transportation to and from the trailheads, breakfast each morning, boxed lunches for two all-day hikes, welcome and farewell receptions, plus a $100 Resort Credit to be used for activities or spa treatments at Sorrel River Ranch.

View the complete Women’s Hiking Trip itinerary and book online now.

Romantic Getaway in the Red Rock Desert

The perfect gift for celebrating a special occasion – a birthday, anniversary or honeymoon – or to simply enjoy a romantic couples’ retreat at our riverside resort in Moab.

Includes two nights’ deluxe accommodations and a Couples’ Massage in the Sorrel River Spa, plus a romantic dinner for two in the River Grill Restaurant, an upscale dining experience overlooking the Colorado River.

Offered at just $1049 per couple, including taxes and gratuities. Additional nights from $399 (plus tax and gratuity.) Valid through November 1, 2010. Upgrades available for additional fee, alcohol not included.

WB Surf Camp is offering its annual Women’s Only Surf Camp and Yoga Retreat from August 14 through August 19, 2010 in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. Providing a safe and relaxing environment for women to learn how to surf or improve their surfing skills, this popular Women’s Surf Camp brings together women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, occupations, ages, and life experiences. It offers the ultimate stateside getaway for moms and career women or simply a safe and supportive introduction to the world of surfing.

Women who participate in this surf camp receive professional surf lessons under a 3:1 student to instructor ratio. The trained and certified surf instructors use a progressional and proven teaching system that helps build confidence, provide personalized attention, and ensure safety, relaxation, fun, and freedom all while challenging personal limits in a noncompetitive atmosphere.

In addition to professional surf instruction, participants in our yoga surf retreat also take part in daily yoga practice from a certified yoga teacher. Daily yoga practice serves to enhance the women’s surf camp experience by focusing the mind and body and producing a reflective, energized, and empowered state of being. Yoga and surfing share a similar mentality of being in-the-moment, acutely aware and connected with the earth’s energy. They both also help build physical strength and endurance. In addition, yoga introduces increased flexibility to help prevent injury and start to eliminate aches and pains in the body. This combination Surf and Yoga Retreat for Women is an ideal way to relax, rejuvenate, exercise, enjoy the outdoors, be healthy, and give women the time and environment they need to focus on themselves.

WB Surf Camp founder Rick Civelli comments, “Every year, we receive amazing reviews and feedback from the women who take part in our Women’s Surf Camp. They tell us that they’ve always wanted to learn to surf and this camp provided the best environment for breaking through their comfort zone and attaining goals they had set for themselves. They value the supportive and friendly atmosphere of having all women in the camp and the relationships they build over the week that last beyond the camp. We are excited to be able to offer a Women’s Surf Camp and hope we can help foster the community of Wahines around the world.”

The Women’s Surf Camp from WB Surf Camp is being offered August 14 through August 19, 2010 in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. Registration is currently open both online at http://www.WBSurfCamp.com/camps/camp_women_only.asp and by phone at 1-866-361-GIRL.

Jorge Schmidt is a Florida resident that every year for the last 8 years travels to Cancun, Mexico and spends 5 days in the Riviera Maya with his wife Brenda. These days Mr. Schmidt has seen better deals for hotels in Cancun than ever and is no surprise if he finds himself saving on airline tickets as well.

“Hotels in Cancun have dropped prices anywhere from 18-25% in the last two months” According to Juan Palacio –CancunHotels.com C.E.O. ”You can find a great 4 stars hotel with free Wi-Fi internet and breakfast for $180 (per night) when a few months ago that same room can easily cost $275 (night)” says Palacio.

For example:

• Le Meridien Cancun Resort and Spa is offering a one deluxe room for $183 per night ($263 regular price) for this summer
• The Gran Melia Cancun is offering rates as low as $150 per night ($192 regular price) also available all summer long
• And all inclusive resorts like the Royal Solaris Cancun Resort, Marina & Spa -All Inclusive are offering special rates as low as $152 per night for the summer months.

Hotels aren’t the only travel component that got cheaper when traveling to Cancun, AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. announced yesterday a huge sale for travel to the airline’s Caribbean destinations including Cancun with special low fares. Some Sample Fares

• Atlanta – Cancun                 $70
• Baltimore/Washington-Cancun        $85
• Bloomington, IL – Cancun         $95
• Milwaukee – Cancun                 $95
• Rochester, NY – Cancun             $95

These special fares are available for purchase until July 15, 2010, and are good for travel from August 25, 2010, through October 21, 2010. Like all AirTran Airways fares, prices included in this sale are available for one-way travel and do not require a roundtrip purchase or an overnight stay .

Cancun has been in the news these days with celebrities like Angelina Jolie that recently was in the Riviera Maya promoting her latest movie “Salt” or with Mexico’s top broadcaster Televisa announcing on Monday it is interested in providing telecommunication services at an airport the government plans to build in the area.

There are so many things to do in Cancun and now there is so much money to save when traveling there. Cancun Hotels are expecting more people like Mr. Schmidt these days, so pack your bags because the sunny beaches and the sparkling turquoise water of the Caribbean may be closer and these days cheaper than you think.